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Members Newsletter 23 August 2024

Friday 23, Aug 2024
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August General Meeting 
Digital Coach 
TEP Accessible Tourism
Brolgas 2024
Turn Up this Spring
Update your Bookeasy Details
Darwin Festival 
Tour Guide Training Support 
Darwin Festival


 


TNT Distribution Grant Program
Avian Influenza Information
Guides Australia Info Session 
VIC Advertising 
Cruise Ship Information 
Member Noticeboard
Grants and Funding
Surf Lifesaving NT 
 
Meetings & Events

TTE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING 
Date:                     Tuesday 27th August 2024
Time:                     5.15pm for 6pm
Venue:                   Darwin Ski Club
                              20 Conacher St, Fannie Bay        

 
On the edge of the water at Bundilla Beach the Darwin Ski Club is the ‘tropical dream come true’ with its palm trees, sea breezes, open and unstructured spaces for friends, families and bigger celebrations make this outdoor venue a tourism haven!

Guest Speaker this month is:
Kim Farrar
Seniors Card Manager
Council on the Ageing (Northern Territory) Inc.
 
Register To Attend in person
To attend via Zoom
 
TTE September General Meeting
Date Change – Wednesday 25 September
X-Golf & Hey Caddy Palmerston.  
 
 
Title:   Accessible Tourism
Date:   04 September 2024
Time:  9.30am
Via Zoom
 
Sponsored by:  Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia & Tourism NT
Facilitated by:  Sarah O’Mara – Flare Access
What you can expect from the workshop:
  • Discover why enhancing accessibility is a smart business strategy. Learn how offering accessible services can expand your market share, grow revenue and enhance your brand reputation.
  • Understand the key areas to focus on for increasing accessibility, providing you with a strategic approach to make your business more inclusive and welcoming to all.
  • Learn about low-cost, high-impact solutions for improving accessibility that don't require large financial investments, allowing you to make meaningful changes regardless of your budget.
  • Walk away with practical, actionable steps and a clear roadmap for removing barriers to your services, helping you meet and exceed the expectations of diverse customer groups.
 
2024 Important dates
  • Nominations NOW CLOSED 
View the recent webinar - Tips and advice for entrants preparing Brolga Awards submission – utilise judges feedback and what are the judges looking for? Presented by previous entrant, Jody Grossfeldt from AAT Kings, and Brolga Awards Chair of Judges, Jodie Summers.
Submissions due:    11.59 pm Wednesday 4 September 2024.
Judging        September 2024.
 
Brolga Awards gala event.    Saturday 9 November 2024 (Alice Springs)
Brolgas Toolkit Here
Nominate Here
 Further details and assistance
If you have any questions please contact the Brolga Awards team on:
Email BrolgaAwards@nt.gov.au 
Phone 08 8951 8518
Visit BrolgaAwards.com.au
 
Turn Up this Spring.
Tourism NT has launched a new campaign encouraging visitors to ‘Turn up in the NT this spring’. The campaign highlights the benefits of travelling during this time, including fewer crowds and more deals, showcasing how the NT’s weather, adventure, natural beauty, colours, connections and overall experiences are amplified or ‘turned up’ in the springtime.
NT tourism operators are encouraged to take advantage of the thousands of visitors that will come to www.northernterritory.com during the campaign period by ensuring their ATDW listing is up to date and adding a ‘spring deal’. The campaign is forecast to achieve over 4 million impressions and 86,000 clicks to www.northernterritory.com/deals.
Feature your ‘Spring Deal’ in the Turn Up campaign by:
  • Adding a compelling deal to your ATDW listing. Must be a minimum of 10% off tourism offering, or equivalent RRP value through an added incentive.
  • The deal should be valid for the campaign period, between 1 August to 31 October 2024 (travel dates can be associated with the deal).
  • Imagery used on the ATDW listing should demonstrate the experience on offer.
 
Note: The Territory Government announced on 11 July 2024 that a Territory Tourist Discount Scheme will soon be launched. The scheme will offer a discount off NT tourism experiences when purchasing through any of the NT Visitor Information Centres, with a focus on incentivising intra-territory travel. The 'Turn up in the NT this Spring' activity targets interstate travellers and incentivises them to book NT accommodation, tours and experiences before they arrive in the Territory.
 
Click here for more information on how to get your spring deal featured in the campaign.
How to update you ATDW listing
 

Check your page on the TTE consumer website – www.tourismtopend.com.au – this is a great advertising tool for your business – one of many benefits of being a member
  •  Update your images
  • Ensure your Business Description is up to date – put your ‘Unique Selling Points’
  • Products –accommodation & tours – ensure your bookable products are showing and available – whether you self-manage, link with a channel manager or tour partner
  • Bank Details need to be correct (this is how TTE pay you)
  • Cancellation Policy
TEP Workshop - Bookeasy Fundamentals Recording
 
The party is nearly over, and this is your last chance to soak up the Festival vibes.
Your Guide to the Final Weekend of Darwin Festival 2024
 
TNT Distribution Grant Program 
The Distribution Grant Program 2024/25 is now live. The program seeks to support NT tourism businesses through a phased approach throughout their distribution journey. Eligible businesses can apply for funding to support initiatives including an online booking system, translation services and contracting expert advice to assist with international distribution planning into Tourism NT’s emerging markets (China, Japan and Singapore).

For Further information, please contact distribution.tourismnt@nt.gov.au or phone 08 8999 3921

 
 
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is encouraging Territorians to be aware of Avian influenza, a serious disease impacting domestic and wild birds, including poultry.
 
While we’ve had no detection of the highly pathogenic strains (HPAI) in the NT, early detection is important and all Territorians can do their bit to help us detect a potential outbreak.
 
We’re hoping you can help! A suite of downloadable resources on Avian Influenza can be found HERE for distribution across your remote and urban divisions, teams, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the Northern Territory. You will find fact sheets, EDM banners and  posters designed for both urban and remote communities. These are suitable for display in staff kitchens, reception areas, schools, and other public spaces.
 
Key points:
  • Avian Influenza is a serious disease of wild and native birds, in addition to poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
  • To date, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has not been detected in the Northern Territory.
  • Early detection is critical in managing the potential spread of the virus.
  • Please report any sightings of multiple sick or deceased birds by contacting the 24-hour Animal Disease Hotline at 1800 675 888.
  • To stay up to date and to access information on Avian Influenza visit Avian influenza | NT.GOV.AU
 Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility and we thank you for your cooperation in ensuring this information is disseminated across the NT.
 
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Tour Guide?

Guides Australia is hosting a Tour Guide information session on Tuesday 27 August from 3.30pm at Novotel Esplanade, Darwin.We would love to meet you! 

More Info Here
 
Top End Visitor Information Centre
Feature your events on our website!
Did you know we have an events page on tourismtopend.com.au?
If you want your events featured on our website, simply submit your listing via the link below and we will let you know when it is live!
Submit Your Event Here
 
Operator phone
Reminder the operator's phone number is:
0482 470 835. 
Please use it for direct contact during centre operating hours. This number is for the exclusive use of our members and not for public use or distribution. 

 
 
We need more brochures!
 With the growing number of visitors to the Visitor Centre, our brochure supply is running low. We kindly ask you to restock your brochures by dropping them off to our friendly staff at the counter at 6 Bennett Street.

Your contribution ensures that all our visitors have access to valuable information and that your business is well-represented.
 
Visitor Centre Advertising
Now with a bonus Member Spotlight  

Book VIC digital advertising for 2024 and receive a bonus member spotlight in our consumer newsletter
  • Video Wall
  • Digital Brochure
  • Website Banner
BOOK NOW!
 
Cruise Ships
August
Tue 20 Aug 2024 Coral Adventurer    120 pax
Wed 21 Aug 2024 Coral Geographer    120 pax
Thu 22 Aug 2024 Le Laperouse    184 pax
Wed 28 Aug 2024 Coral Princess    1970 pax
Fri 30 Aug 2024 Le Jacques Cartier     184 pax
Sat 31 Aug 2024 The World    200 pax
Sat 31 Aug 2024 Heritage Adventurer    146 pax


September
Sun 01 Sep 2024 Carnival Splendor 3012 pax
Thu 05 Sep 2024 Coral Discoverer  72 pax
Sat 07 Sep 2024 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax
Mon 09 Sep 2024 Coral Adventurer 120 pax
Tue 10 Sep 2024  Silver Cloud  296 pax
Wed 11 Sep 2024 Le Laperouse 184 pax
Thu 19 Sep 2024 Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax
Thu 19 Sep 2024 Scenic Eclipse 2 - 228 pax


Please note pax numbers are max capacity, actual numbers onboard may vary. List as supplied by Darwin Port 

View the entire cruise schedule HERE
 
Do you need to contact our VIC staff?
Please call the VIC directly 0482 470 835   
 
Member Noticeboard

The pre-cyclone clean up are back for 2024!

City of Darwin’s pre-cyclone clean-up is an opportunity to tidy up around your yard and prepare for cyclone season. The free service helps Darwin residents to dispose of unwanted items that may become hazardous in a cyclone and are too big for the relevant kerbside wheelie bin. 
Other regions to follow
More City Of Darwin Information Here
More City of Palmerston Information Here
Secure NT Cyclone Information

Parking meters

City of Darwin is making changes to parking in the Darwin city centre, including new parking meters, which will make paying for parking more streamlined. 

The installation of the new parking meters has commenced and is expected to take three weeks to complete.

The changes are being introduced after City of Darwin undertook an extensive parking review, which found that the technology was outdated and inconvenient for those who do not pay cash or are visitors to the city. 

 
AUSTRALIAN TOURISM BUSINESSES RISING TO MEET CHALLENGES POSED BY TOUGH ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The June 2024 quarterly business sentiment survey by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) reports that 52% of our nation’s tourism businesses are experiencing weaker activity compared to the same quarter in 2023.
The national survey, supported by Tourism Top End, cited economic conditions as the main contributing factor to the weaker activity businesses are experiencing. The survey further identified that decreased visitor numbers and forward bookings, staff wages and changes in visitor behaviour and spending are also major contributors to these weak economic conditions.
However, businesses that did experience growth cited introducing new products and services and increased digital presence as key factors. Programs such as our Quality Tourism programs are available to businesses to support them in enhancing their tourism products or services and improving online presence. For more information contact Tourism Top End
Click here to read more on the June 2024 Business Sentiment Survey.
 

Million Dollar Fish is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and this year
Home to the famous barramundi, the Northern Territory is widely regarded as Australia’s top fishing destination for hooking one of these iconic tropical fish species.

The Million Dollar Fish competition was first introduced in 2015 to boost visitation and to give fishos the chance to reel in prize-tagged barramundi.

Renowned as Australia’s richest fishing competition, Million Dollar Fish continues to grow in size and value with more prize-tagged fish released each year. Barramundi are tagged and released right across the Territory in five main fishing regions including Arnhem Land, Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine and the Tiwi Islands.

Advertising Packages Available
 
This Week In Darwin & the Top End
Bookings for the Wet Season edition are due now.
This edition gets 6 months for the price of 3 and picks up the shoulder months October and March so a great way to extend, and early start your bookings as well as take in Christmas, New Year and Wet Season.
 
Produced in a convenient to carry and read pocket guide book size it has quickly returned as the most loved guide to Darwin and the Top End with regular features for; The City, Waterfront, Cullen Bay, Fannie Bay, Parap, Nightcliff and Casuarina, Palmerston and outer Darwin, Berry Springs and Litchfield, Kakadu and Katherine and beyond.
 
Published seasonally three times a year, it  is up to date, in room, on counter and across the Top End in over 250 locations.  Don't miss out this Wet Season.
 
Significantly more copies, 150,000 copies annually. 
Take a look www.thisweekindarwin.com
 
Pricing and Media Kit starts at $42 a month ($250 for 6 months) 
https://thisweekindarwin.com/index.php/media-kit/
 
Hurry bookings close: 29 August
Artwork due: 4 September (Our art team can assist you no charge)
Contact: Paul Buckley 0411 365 065  ceo@datatrax.com

 
 
Grants and Funding
 
2024 Darwin Christmas Pageant Micro Grants
30 micro-grants offering up to $500 are available to community groups, schools, and not-for-profit businesses, to assist with the cost of building a float, creating costumes or choreographing a dance! Last year's pageant saw more than 13,000 locals attended.
A Very Darwin Christmas
Grant Registration
 
Additional Grant Information Here

Reduce Day to Day Costs
Boost for Recreational Fishing in the Territory
Major Grant Rounds
Biz Secure Program 


Click HERE for more grant and funding information
 
Surf Lifesaving NT 
Please see the below link for safe swimming information in the waters surrounding the Top End. 
Safe Swiming Information Here
 
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